English Explanatory Dictionary

tricenarian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The highest rank and pay grade for prefectures in Ancient Rome.
  2. A person in their thirties, a person aged between 30 and 39 years (inclusive).

Pronunciation

/ˌtraɪ.sɪˈnɛəɹi.ən/ /ˌtraɪ.səˈnɛɹi.ən/

Word forms

tricenarian tricenarians

Etymology

From Latin trīcēnārius, equivalent to tricenary + -an.

Synonyms

thirtysomething
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